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The “Problem” With Judging, Examined

The “Problem” With Judging, Examined

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Mar 23, 2021 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Judging/Judges, Strategy

A couple of years ago, Harrison wrote a couple of excellent articles (here and here) delving into the different types of debate judges, and the pros and cons of each style. While we all understand the fact that there are different kinds of judges, it’s still very...
Commit to Communicating the Hard Stuff

Commit to Communicating the Hard Stuff

by Anthony Severin | Dec 21, 2020 | Judging/Judges, Speaking, Technique, Theory

We Ethos coaches frequently hear despair about how judges receive theory-heavy arguments. There’s a perception that judges despise topicality, counterplans never win rounds, and hardly anybody has even heard of a kritik… and those who have heard of a kritik just think...
Why You Need to Rethink the Judging Philosophy

Why You Need to Rethink the Judging Philosophy

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Dec 1, 2020 | Debate, From Intermediate to Advanced, Judging/Judges, Strategy, Thinking Strategically

A critical aspect of marketing is understanding the consumer. While it may not seem like it at first glance, debate has everything to do with marketing. You present the judge with a case, and you must prove that your case, or “product,” is better than your opponent’s....
Purist vs. Hybrid Judging, Part 2: Comparing the Approaches

Purist vs. Hybrid Judging, Part 2: Comparing the Approaches

by Harrison Durland | Sep 9, 2019 | For Alumni, Judging/Judges, Soapbox, TP

In the previous article in this series, I broadly described hybrid and purist judging approaches, but I didn’t dive into comparing the approaches’ pros and cons. Thus, I will devote this article to outlining some of the main arguments I see for and against each...
Purist vs. Hybrid Judging, Part 1: Introducing the Approaches

Purist vs. Hybrid Judging, Part 1: Introducing the Approaches

by Harrison Durland | Aug 16, 2019 | For Alumni, Judging/Judges, Soapbox

Yes, I absolutely used to sneer at community judging—as well as anything else that I didn’t see as very flow-heavy and “objective.” Thus, in high school I resolved that when I returned to judge policy debate I would be a righteous and noble flow monk, steadfast in...

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